Releasing-penholder.



G. W. RAME'R. ,RELEASING PENHOLDER. APPLICATION FILED JAN. 9. 1917.

1 3,23 9 l 86 a Patented Sept. 4, 191?.

Weary? Wfiwmew GEORGE W. BAIVIEB, OF DAVIS CREEK, CALIFORNIA.

BELEASETCr-PENHOLDEB.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. a, tart.

Application filed January 9, 1917. Serial No. 141,410.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE \V. Retina, a citizen of the United States,residing at Davis Creek, in the county of Modoc and State of California,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Releasing-Penholders, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improved type of releasing pen holder andthe primary ob ject is to provide a device for permitting the ejectionof a defective or wornout pen point from the end of the holder withoutthe necessity of grasping the same by the fingers of the person usingthe device. I

A further object of theinventionis the a provision of a device of thischaracter that will permit the easy ejection of a pen point without thenecessity of touching the pen point. p i

The invention also aims to provide a device of this character which willhave but a single movable part that may be associated with the ordinarypen holder of well-known design by merely making a slight change in theconstruction thereof.

A further object of this invention is the provision of a releasing penholder which consists of comparatively few parts and is simple inconstruction, but durable and well adapted to withstand the rough usageto which devices of this character are ordinarily subjected.

For a full description of the invention and the advantages and meritsthereof, reference is to be had to the following description and theaccompanying drawing,-wherein is illustrated the preferred form of myin: vention, in which:

Figure 1 is a top plan view.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section.

Fig. 3 is a transverse section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a transverse section on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a longitudinal section showing the device in position forejecting a pen point, and

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary longitudinal section of a slightly modifiedform.

Referring to the drawing, wherein is illustrated the preferred form ofmy invention, and in which like numerals of reference indicatecorresponding parts throughout the several views, the handle 1 carries ametallic ferrule 2 in the usual manner. Within the i open end of theferrule is a sleeve 3 formed by an inwardly bent cylindrically shapedportion of the end of the ferrule. Between the inner wallof the ferruleand the outer wall of the sleevez3 the pen point & is received in theusual manner. A relatively wide slot 5 is provided in the ferrule 2 andthis slot opens at the end of the ferrule and is flared outwardly toincrease its width as clearly shown by Fig. 1 of the drawing. It isobvious, that this slot 5, together with the assistance of the slit 6from which the inner sleeve 3 is. bent will permit the end of theferrule to possess suflicient resiliency whereby it may be slightlyspread outwardly when desired. Arranged within the ferrule is a clip 7which is curved transversely to conform to the curve of the ferrule 2and the length of the clip is slightly greater than the length of theslot 5. The forward end of the clip is tapered and slightly turnedupwardly to provide a finger 8 by whichthe clip maybe lifted whenoperatingfor releasingthe pen point 4. The width of the clipis slightlygreater than the width of the slot 5 thereby permitting the edges of theslot to overlap the edges of the clip.

A pen point will be inserted between. the sleeve 3 and the clip 7 asclearly shown by Figs. 2 and 4: of the drawing. It is obvious, thatmerely, the overlapping edges of the slot 5 will hold the clip 7 inengagement with the pen point so that the pen point willbe rigidlyheldagainst accidental displacement while being used. lVhen it isdesired to eject the pen point, however, it is merely necessary for theoperator to place his finger beneath the upturned finger 8 and lift theclip 7, the same pivoting on the pivot pin 9 provided for this purpose.This lifting action will cause the edges of the tapered end of the clipto force the edges of the slot slightly apart due to the resiliencyabove described. The pen point may then easily drop out as shown by Fig.5 of the drawing and if the pen point is corroded, it is merelynecessary to strike the same against the edge of a waste basket or otherconvenient receptacle and the pen point will immediately drop out ofplace. As soon as the clip 7 has been released, it will snap back intoplace where it will be ready to receive a new pen point.

As shown by Fig. 6 of the drawing the clip 7 is mounted in place withoutthe use of the pivot pin 9 mentioned in the above described form. Inthis instance, the upturned end 8 will be lifted and pulled slightlyrearwardly until the clip is dis engaged from the pen point 4 therebypermitting the same to be ejected.

From the foregoing it will be observed that a very simple and durablereleasing pen holder has been provided, the details of which embody thepreferred form. I desire it to be understood however, that slightchanges in the minor details of construction may be made withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the claimshereunto appended.

I claim: a

1. In a releasing penholder, the combination with a handle having aferrule attached to one end thereof and provided with a slotcommunicating with the free endof the ferrule, and means arranged withinthe ferrule and adapted to be manually operated for causing the sideedges of'the slot to be spread apart whereby the pen maybe permitted todrop from its position in the end of the said ferrule. i

2. In a releasing pen holder the combination with a handle having aferrule mounted i on one end and provided with a slot extending inwardlyfrom the free end of the ferrule, the end of the slot being slightlyflared outwardly at the end of the ferrule, and

means pivotally movable within the ferrule and engageable with the edgesof the said slotfor causing the end of the ferrule to spread outwardlywhereby the pen may be released from the end of the ferrule.

3. In a releasing pen holder, the combination with a handle having aferrule mounted on one end, the ferrule also having a slot, a sleevearranged within the end of the forrule and adapted to engage the end ofa pen point embraced by the end of the said ferrule and a clippivot-ally. associated with the ferrule and normally held in engagementwith the end of the pen point within the ferrule and movable in the saidslot.

4. In a releasing pen holder, the combination with a handle having aferrule mounted on one end, a sleeve arranged within the end i of theferrule and adapted to engage the end of a pen point embraced by the endof the said ferrule, a clip pivotally associated with the ferrule andnormally held in engagement with the end of the pen point within the ferrule, the said ferrule having a slot the edges of which overlap theedgesof the said clip whereby the end of the ferrule will be spread outwardlywhen the clipnis raised'through the said slot. 4 i

5. In a releasing pen holder, the combination with a handle having aferrule mounted at one end, the ferrule being provided with a relativelywide slot extendingfrom the open'end of the ferrule and slightly flaredoutwardly at its open end, a sleeve arranged within the end of theferrule and adapted to engage a pen point embraced by the fein rule, anda clip slightly {greater in width than the width of the said "slotwhereby the edges of the said slot will overlap the edges of the saidclip, the said clip. being in en gagement with the fixed end of the saidpen point, and a finger formed at the end of the said clip. a r v 6. Areleasing pen holder comprising a ferrule having a handle fixed to oneend the said ferrule also having a slot, a clip pivotally mounted and ofa width slightly greater than the width of the slot, theclip beinmounted to be forced through the slot to distort the open end of theferrule when the clip is actuated.

I11 testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

- GEORGE W'. RAMER.

IVitnesses H. A. DEREVAN, J A. VVATKINS.

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